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Silver Institute by Auhall
19 Tracks 65:31 minutes
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the listener's review:
Silver Institute starts with a pretty beautiful intro track, with a nicely
enigmatic title. The years rolling by perhaps, peaks on a chronological
graph. Then The Balcony overlooks a track, that at first seems at odds with
itself, and then it gels together quite well. Something slightly familiar
about it and I find myself trying to unpeel my memory like it is layered as
an onion. Sure it is just a sound that is triggering off my synapses, and
the brain tries to fill the gap between levels of consciousness. Housekeeper
is a finely constructed track, good dose of experimental electronics. Very
likeable and appealing. It blossoms ambiently, retaining that curious
structure.
Track four is very calm and chilled out, just like the fine art room indeed.
Certainly has enough eye for detail and is well tempered, seeming to be
quite self-assured. Then, maybe that captures the essence of fine arts
somewhat? Interestingly abstract finish. Educational Film up for viewing
next, and it certainly sets a scene, albeit so briefly. Crossing the span of
Haseth Overbridge, is quite a mild strutting of sound configuration. Not a
place name I am familiar with, but a pretty good track either way. The point
of Computer 95 is perhaps a reflection on how much easier it is to create
something with all this wonderful software and technology, than it was. Is
it more easily done? In the 80s I tinkered with some computer generated
music, but was too busy working with IT from then on. Very mild, with
clearly marked boundaries.
The atmosphere is retained with If Someone Would Know, and I suppose that is
what I am trying to achieve. Here there is maybe the same sensation audibly
but the effect becomes somewhat more emotionally poignant. Mirthday, a nice
little tinkling of sound and feeling. Tuning Pixels, again short and very
relevant to what a lot of us are spending incredible amounts of time doing.
It all boils down to 1s and 0s. Deadmouses (have you seen how the user
abuses them?) is a very entertaining track. Then we have Toick Service,
which has an ambience all of its own. Interesting cointerplay between the
rhythmic melody (or melodious rhythm) and the variation being at the lower
levels. Then it finds a focus and predominance, which then switches.
Suddenly, things liven up with Boxout. More drama, more easily recognisable
pace and although the structure is more clarified, the diversity comes in
that which fills the gaps. If it was a sandwich, it would be tasty,
different maybe, but definitely tasty. Vegetarian Soup reigns the listener
back in and gives you a good grounding, almost like a lullaby. Quite sweetly
done. I'm guessing by the sound and feel of track fifteen that there is an
apostrophe amiss. It makes sense to me that way. Osan Oral starts quite
plainly, and gives a good comparison of how oppositely abstract this album
has already been in places. The track ends up being quite ordinary for its
genre, though still nice enough. Some sort of strange vinyl sample at the
close.
Peon Seeyan beyond my literal translation, but a nice little interlude. Then
onto the comparatively big track, The State of Graffiti. In the town where I
currently live, it is pretty dire and could do with some thoughtful
creativity. Seems to be beset by a white noise melodiousness, that works
curiously well. Quite liked that one. Acid Part, harks backwards and moves
forwards. I find myself liking this too, as I have the whole album so far.
Commendable effort and shows some keen levels of skill in sound manipulation
and track construction, with quite an array of style within the electronic
constitution.
The listener finishes with a huge track, Turn To Blue, which could have many
real-world connotations. It begins fairly slowly, almost readying itself for
something big to come along. There is engendered, a sense of anticipation,
which leaves the listener wondering if the best has been saved until last.
Half way in and it retains the soft, slow ambience it began with, though it
has been somewhat subtly progressed. For its size it is quite a delicate
piece. Like a rare, oversized moth remarked with a tribal reverence. The
voices represent its fascinating night flight into the unseen light of the
dark. Such nocturnal traceries, a tale themselves remaining open to
interpretation. Overall, an excellent album. Thanks for giving us a listen.
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